Ezio Gribaudo's Playful Practice Explored in Paris Solo Show
The exhibition 'Homo Ludens' at Sans titre in Paris showcases the work of Italian artist and publisher Ezio Gribaudo (1929–2022, Turin). It reflects on his notable achievements, including winning the Premio per la Grafica at the 33rd Venice Biennale in 1966 and a subsequent award at the São Paulo Biennial in 1967. Gribaudo, influential in art publishing through Edizioni d’Arte Fratelli Pozzo and Fabbri, was connected with artists like Lucio Fontana and Peggy Guggenheim. The title, inspired by Pierre Restany's writings on the 1966 Biennale, emphasizes the theme of play in Gribaudo's work. Key pieces include the 'Logogrifi' and 'Flani', alongside sculptures and works from the 'Teatro della Memoria' series (1983–1988). The exhibition is set to continue until an undetermined date in 2026, potentially celebrating Gribaudo's 1966 success.
Key facts
- Ezio Gribaudo (1929–2022) was an artist and publisher from Turin.
- He won the Premio per la Grafica at the 33rd Venice Biennale in 1966.
- He received a prize at the São Paulo Biennial in 1967.
- He worked with Edizioni d’Arte Fratelli Pozzo and Fabbri.
- His circle included Lucio Fontana, Michel Tapié, Asger Jorn, Peggy Guggenheim, Karel Appel, and Giorgio de Chirico.
- The exhibition 'Homo Ludens' is at Sans titre, Paris.
- The title references Pierre Restany's text on the 1966 Biennale.
- Key works include 'Logogrifi' (1966) and 'Flani' (1965).
- The 'Teatro della Memoria' corpus dates from 1983 to 1988.
- Gribaudo used industrial materials like printing matrices.
- The exhibition features cage sculptures with animals.
- A brontosaurus sculpture is in his Turin studio garden.
- The show looks toward a possible re-celebration in 2026.
Entities
Artists
- Ezio Gribaudo
- Lucio Fontana
- Michel Tapié
- Asger Jorn
- Peggy Guggenheim
- Karel Appel
- Giorgio de Chirico
- Pierre Restany
- Walter Benjamin
- Giorgio Agamben
- Nicola Micieli
Institutions
- Sans titre
- Venice Biennale
- São Paulo Biennial
- Edizioni d’Arte Fratelli Pozzo
- Fabbri
- Galleria del Cavallino
- Nebiolo foundry
- Archivio Gribaudo
- Domus
- Payot
Locations
- Paris
- France
- Turin
- Italy
- Venice
- São Paulo
- Brazil
- Rome
- Michelotti Park
- Asia